Ja Morant takes command, leads Grizzlies into playoffs

Morant scores 35 against Warriors, and two rookies made clutch shots as the Grizzlies go to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Calkins: Ja Morant and his ‘team full of dogs’ make it an epic night

The incandescent Morant and the Grizzlies traveled to California and knocked off Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. It may not have been the biggest upset in Grizzlies postseason history. But it was a beautiful night.

By Geoff Calkins May 22, 2021

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Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors game diary, a new classic relived

Through the night, chronicling a game no Grizzlies fan will soon forget.

By Chris Herrington May 22, 2021

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Grizzlies to face Jazz in NBA playoffs

The Grizzlies will face former point guard Mike Conley Jr. in the first round.

By Drew Hill May 22, 2021

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Friday prep report: Future Tiger pitches Brighton into state tournament

Senior strikes out 13 to send Cardinals to the state tournament for the first time in school history.

By John Varlas May 22, 2021

Business

Memphis Zoo announces seizure of 42 rare Mexican box turtles

After suspicious-looking yellow canisters arrived at a local FedEx facility, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers investigated the packages and discovered the rare turtles inside, wrapped in duct tape and packaged with socks.

By Rob Moore May 21, 2021

Transportation & Logistics

Temporary work platform goes up on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

Acting Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollock was in Memphis Thursday, May 20, to talk with local leaders and officials about repairs to the bridge.

By Bill Dries May 22, 2021

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Giant Elvis, Tina Turner share stage in new public art

A gritty block of Summer Avenue is now the scene for a public art installation that is highly unusual for several reasons.

By Tom Bailey May 21, 2021

Transportation & Logistics

Airport lowers rental charges, landing fees

Travel is picking up at Memphis International Airport, but landing fees charged to airlines and rental rates charged to airport concession businesses are going down.

By Blake Fontenay May 21, 2021

Real Estate

Pinnacle Awards recognize top commercial real estate professionals

A who’s who of the top local commercial real estate professionals gathered Downtown for the 20th annual Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) Pinnacle Awards.

By Michael Waddell May 21, 2021

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New goalkeeper Berner making an impression for 901 FC

The veteran’s presence was one of the bright spots in season-opening loss to Birmingham Legion.

By John Varlas May 21, 2021

South Memphis

About Town: Setting a new ‘Tone’ in Orange Mound

After a year-long programming hiatus, Tone is celebrating its relaunch with an event tomorrow at its gallery in the Lamar Airways Shopping Center.

By Omer Yusuf May 21, 2021

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Six new deaths reported

The day’s positivity rate is 4.1%.

By Elle Perry May 21, 2021

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Herrington: Win over Spurs was baptism for baby Grizz; knocking off Warriors would be breakthrough

It’s back to San Francisco, with some lessons learned from the Grizzlies’ regular-season finale.

By Chris Herrington May 21, 2021

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Syracuse transfer Quincy Guerrier announces destination

The Tigers struck out on another transfer, but there are still plenty of viable options left in the portal.

By Steven Johnson May 20, 2021

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Can Memphis’ football offense bounce back in 2021?

The Tigers have the best receiver and lineman in the AAC but will that be enough to return to the top 25 in offense? A look at the offensive line, running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks.

By Steven Johnson May 20, 2021

Dan Conaway

Opinion: We live in the Great State of Mediocrity

Tennessee ranked 29th in U.S. News & World Report’s Best States ranking for 2021. ‘Here’s the scientific explanation, and I’ll try to be brief: Our state legislature is mean-spirited, small-minded, short-sighted. And cheap.’

By Dan Conaway May 21, 2021

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201 Poplar courts closed for ‘imminent health hazard’

Signs on the doors of 201 Poplar say: “This building ‘must not be occupied’ until” the Health Department grants permission to reopen.

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North Mississippi Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed challenge to Mississippi mail-in ballot law

North Mississippi A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi

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Meet The Daily Memphian’s summer 2026 interns

This summer’s intern cohort includes students from Princeton and Northwestern.

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Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Portland

Morant was the face of the franchise for seven seasons in Memphis. He won the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award in 2020, then the Most Improved Player Award in 2023. He was also selected to two All-Star teams in 2022 and 2023 and twice finished top 12 in MVP voting.

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Premium Sports Buckley: SEC affiliation remains uncertain, but Ehrhart feeling better about AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s future

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Mix and Matcha: Ouri expands to two carts with more plans in the works

Cameron Park is a native Memphian, but her matcha journey — and her business — began in Seoul, South Korea, where she was an exchange student for four years on and off.

By Sophia Surrett 11 hours ago

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Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed challenge to Mississippi mail-in ballot law

The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.

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North Mississippi A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi

Latest ‘American Idol’ winner coming to Bartlett

Hannah Harper, a Missouri native, won season 24 of “American Idol” earlier this year, in part due to her original song, “String Cheese.”

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